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Alex SchomburgSpeed Comics#33 Original
Cover Art (Harvey, 1944). The collectibilty of many Golden Age
comics can be traced directly to the man who drew their covers:
Alex Schomburg. He is unquestionably the finest cover illustrator
to work in the industry during the 1940s. This outstanding Speed
Comics cover fairly boils with kinetic action as Captain
Freedom, Shock Gibson, and the Black Cat triumph over heavily-armed
Axis thugs. The portrayal of the enemy may not exactly be
politically correct, but the mastery of the artist is not in
question. The artwork is so complex and rich that every examination
rewards the viewer with a host of subtle nuances. Covers of this
quality and vintage rarely leave the collections in which they are
safely nestled, and the work of Alex Schomburg is even less likely
to come to public auction, making this an opportunity not to be
ignored. This wonderful piece of artwork is sure to be the gem of
any collection. It was produced in ink on illustration board that
measures approximately 16.5" x 22.25". The image area measures
13.75" x 20.25". The title mast area and text circle are recent
replacements. In Excellent condition.